CVE-2023-49228

Name: CVE-2023-49228
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-28T04:15:08.023+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.4/10EPSS 0.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-49228 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.4/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Peplink Balance Two before 8.4.0. Console port authentication uses hard-coded credentials, which allows an attacker with physical access and sufficient knowledge to execute arbitrary commands as root.. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Peplink Balance Two before 8.4.0. Console port authentication uses hard-coded credentials, which allows an attacker with physical access and sufficient knowledge to execute arbitrary commands as root.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.47%

37.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Peplink	Balance Two Firmware	< 8.4.0

References

https://www.synacktiv.com/publications%253Ffield_tags_target_id%253D4Third Party Advisory
https://www.synacktiv.com/sites/default/files/2023-12/synacktiv-peplink-multiple-vulnerabilities.pdfExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.synacktiv.com/publications%253Ffield_tags_target_id%253D4Third Party Advisory
https://www.synacktiv.com/sites/default/files/2023-12/synacktiv-peplink-multiple-vulnerabilities.pdfExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 28, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-49228?

How severe is CVE-2023-49228?

CVE-2023-49228 has a CVSS score of 6.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49228?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-49228?

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Source: NVD / NIST